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2019 Texas Medicaid Income Limits & Asset Limits (2018 and 2019)

  • Writer: Paul Premack
    Paul Premack
  • Dec 24, 2015
  • 1 min read

Long Term (Nursing Home) Medicaid Limits in Texas20182019Income Limit (one Medicaid patient)$2,250/mo$2,313/mo Income Limit (both spouses)$4,500/mo$4,626/mo Countable Asset Limit$2,000$2,000 Protected Resource Amount, minimum$24,720$25,284 Protected Resource Amount, maximum$123,600$126,420 Spouse Maintenance Allowance (MMMNA)$3,090/mo$3,160.50/mo Transfer Penalty$172.65/day as of 09/01/2017$172.65/day as of 09/01/2017 Home Equity Limit$572,000$585,000

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Paul Premack is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) through the National Elder Law Foundation, with decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate estate planning and elder law. Licensed in both Texas and Washington, Paul advises clients on Estate Planning, Wills, Living Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, and Probate (probate limited to Bexar County, Texas at this time). Clients value Paul’s clear, practical communication — he takes time to explain options in plain language, answers questions directly, and keeps matters moving with steady follow-through. Known for his dedication and responsiveness, Paul works to be available when clients need guidance and reassurance. He previously served as President of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and remains an active NAELA member. Beginning in 1989, Paul also wrote a legal column for Hearst Newspapers around the USA. We have offices in San Antonio, Texas and Olympia, Washington. All our consultations are handled via Zoom or telephone so you never have to leave home to work with Paul Premack. Paul is also associated as Of Counsel with Premack Rogers Downs PC to handle their estate planning clients.

 

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